Category: Press Releases

(Prague, 21 June 2021) In the first quarter of this year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected the compliance with legal regulations in the area of internet sales. "The volume of internet trading has increased during the pandemic period, which corresponds with the number of inspections carried out, which was six times higher than in the same period of the previous year. The results of the inspections in Q1 2021 confirmed that internet sales continue to show increasingly more breaches of consumer legislation. E-shops often neglect to i...

(Prague, 1 June 2021) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected the quality of fuels in April. It took a total of 207 fuel samples at domestic filling stations. All samples met the quality requirements.

(Prague, 21 May 2021) The General Inspectorate of the CTIA and the CTIA Inspectorate of the Central Bohemia Region and the Capital City of Prague, located at Štěpánská 15, Prague 2, hereby announces that due to the moving to new premises, the availability of some services to the public will be limited from 24 May 2021 to 4 June 2021 inclusive.

(Prague, 18 May 2021) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority (CTIA) took part in an international inspection action focused on nitrosamines in toys and childcare products. It inspected a total of 20 models of toys in the Czech market and 3 models failed due to excessive levels of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances.

(Prague, 4 May, 2021) Based on many questions from journalists, consumers and businesses, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority states that the Act prohibiting sales on selected public holidays applies on 8 May 2021. Large grocery stores (with a sales area above 200m²) must be closed on May 8.

(Prague, 3 May 2021) Downhill skiing is an extended and popular winter sport. For users, this means, among other things, the necessity to have reliable equipment, including safe downhill goggles. Last year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority focused on distributors, importers and producers who place these products on the EU market. It carried out 40 inspections in the domestic market. It detected infringements within 20 inspections.

(Prague, 27 April 2021) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected the quality of fuel in March. In total, it took 273 fuel samples at domestic filling stations. One diesel sample did not meet the quality requirements. It also imposed a sales ban on 2,239.00 litres of fuel in the value amounting to CZK 66,946.10.